M4.6 earthquake 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador at May 6, 6:06 PM ET, 97 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 2 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
| Time | 6 May 2026, 22:06 UTC |
| Location | -2.271°, -79.182° – 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador |
| Depth | 97.2 km |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| USGS event | us6000svsx |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 29 km N of Alausí, Ecuador | Jan 3, 3:46 AM 287 d ago | 8 km | – |
| 4.4 | 14 km NNW of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | Jul 27, 12:38 AM 82 d ago | 83 km | 4 reports |
| 4.0 | 8 km SSW of San Miguel, Ecuador | Dec 13, 4:40 AM 308 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador earthquake?
Magnitude 4.6 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 97 km.
Was it felt?
2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.6.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.